Weekly Multi-Media Art Workshops with Apanaki Temitayo
Event date: -
Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
About this event
Join artist and educator, Apanaki Temitayo, this winter for a cozy, creative adventure! Apanaki's workshops are all about embracing the season's magic while diving into fun and inspiring art projects. You'll be exploring the beauty of African fabric collage, mixed media art, air-dry clay, alcohol ink creations, and the versatility of Mod Podge.
Whether you're just starting or crafting for years, these sessions will help you tap into your creativity while learning something new. Together, you'll create unique, meaningful pieces and celebrate the warmth and wonder of winter.
Here's a sneak peek of what's waiting for you!
Week 1 - Introduction to Textile Art
● Introduction to textile art and collage
● Discussion of texture, colour and pattern
● Use of 8 ½ “ x 10” canvas board exploring different textures and fabric
Week 2 - Blackout Poetry
● Participants will pick 2 selected Poetry from poet-activist Maya Angelou
● They will be asked to either circle the words to make their poem
● All other text will be blacked out with a Sharpie
● Participants will decorate their original poems with any materials from the art-cart
● Women will get a chance to share their poetry at the end of the exercise
Week 3- Superheroes - What is your superpower?
● Participants will be channelling their inner superhero and their superpower
● This will be done with the use of magazines and markers
● Cardboard or foam board will be used to create a 3D effect with the use of layering
● Focus on gluing techniques and basic problem-solving in preparation for larger pieces
Week 4 - Felt Ornaments
● Have participants choose precut shapes
● Guide them in putting together shapes for each ornament
● Participants can decorate their ornaments using sequins, beads, buttons, or fabric markers
● Those interested in sewing can stitch around the edges using embroidery thread. Others can attach decorations with glue
● If participants want 3D ornaments, they can lightly stuff them with cotton balls or fiberfill before gluing or sewing the edges
● Attach ribbons at the top for hanging
Week 5 - Color and Action
● Participants will be paired and collaborate on this exercise
● Each group will be asked to pick at random a colour and an action word
● The specific colour must be predominant with the use of accent colours for emphasis
● These will be rendered on 8” x 11” canvas board
Week 6 - Improv and You
● Participants were given an action word and asked to draw their description of the word
● They were asked to pass the word to the left so each person can add to the story
● At the end of the workshop, each participant was asked to act out their interpretation of what was written.
Week 7 - Chance Poetry
● Participants will pick pre-selected words and put them into any order they wish
● Once participants have made their poems they will make a collage on canvas using fabric
Week 8 - Object of Your Desire
● The focus of this workshop would be to define mood through art
● Mandalas will be used as the focal point for this expression
● The use of shapes, colours, and textures will be encouraged
● Working on pieces with supervision
Week 9 - Mosaic Fabric Collage Keepsake Boxes
● Participants will use collage techniques to create beautiful keepsake boxes
● Participants will collage wooden keepsake boxes with colourful fabrics
● Focus on collage techniques creating mosaic designs on wooden boxes
Week 10 - Paper Collage Landscapes
● Participants will use collage techniques to create landscapes with textured paper
● Participants will learn how to render foreground, middle ground and background with the use of textile art collage technique
● These will be rendered on 8” x 11” canvas board
About the facilitator:
Apanaki Temitayo, a pansexual fibre artist from Trinidad based in Toronto, intertwines her artistic identity with Trinidadian heritage and spirituality. The Artist in Residence at Nia Centre for the Arts (2023), she held the title of the Center for Addiction and Mental Health's 1st Artist in Wellness (2019-2021). She was the first Woman of Colour featured in Room Magazine's Woman of Color Issue (2016). Notable exhibitions include Numb at Workman Arts and international acclaim at the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department's 9th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition. Explore her unique talent through her website and social media.
This is an In Person event happening at 1025 Queen Street West in the RBC Patient and Family Learning Space
Register here: Multi-Media Art Workshops with Apanaki Temitayo Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Questions? Email us at PFLS@camh.ca